Highlights
Temperature to rise during daytime in most parts of the country
The National Agency of Meteorology and Environment Monitoring reports that thunderstorms are expected in some parts of the western and central aimags in the recent few days, with a rise in temperature during the day in most parts of the country.
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“The Youth for English” program wraps up
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Under the auspices of the President of Mongolia, a campaign “English-speaking students” was carried out and the closing ceremony took place today, August 21, at the central square.
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Countries required to partner in prevention of pandemic
The 13th Biregional Meeting of National Influenza Centres and Influenza Surveillance in the Western Pacific and South-East Asia Region jointly organized by the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization kicked off on August 21.
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‘Mongolia Today’ photo exhibition on display
The summary exhibition of photographers engaged in ‘Mongolia Today’ program co*organized by MONTSAME News Agency and the United Association of Mongolian Photographers opened on August 21 at the Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum.
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Workshop for art experts takes place
Renowned German art historians Prof. Dr. Raimund Stecker and Dr. Gregor Jansen arrived in Ulaanbaatar at the invitation of the Cultural Envoy of Mongolia, Oyuntuya Oyunjargal and the Arts and Media Project Management and Consulting NGO to conduct workshop for national professionals of art sector.
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State special protected area to be expanded with 1.3 mln hectares
At its regular meeting on August 21, the Cabinet backed a draft parliamentary resolution on taking some areas with untamed nature, natural unique formations, and with historical, cultural, scientific and ecological significance into the state special protection and altering the frontier lines, and decided to submit it to the Parliament.  
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State policy on tourism approved
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On August 21, State Policy on Tourism was approved by the cabinet. Corresponding ministers Environment and Tourism Minister N.Tserenbat, Finance Minister Ch.Khurelbaatar and National Development Agency Director B.Bayarsaikhan were assigned to allocate the required financing in the annual economic and social development directions, state budget and state investment programs as well as in the international organizations’ loan and assistances or fund with the help of public-private partnerships. 
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Khuvsgul Lake area to be developed as eco-tourism zone
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. During its meeting held on August 21, the Cabinet approved a resolution to make an area around the Khuvsgul Lake an Eco-tourism region in order to safeguard the eco-system of the Lake and develop sustainable and environment-friendly tourism. The Khuvsgul Lake, containing almost 70 percent of Mongolia's fresh water, is one of the most popular tourism destinations of Mongolia and surrounded by beautiful landscapes.  
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Energy Minister meets ESCAP Executive Secretary
On August 20, Minister of Energy Ts.Davaasuren met with Under Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP) Armida Alisjahbana.
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129.4 km paved road between Bayankhongor soum and Baidrag Bridge opens
 A new 129.4 kilometer paved road from Bayankhongor soum center to Baidrag Bridge in Bayankhongor aimag opened for vehicles. The road allows western aimags to be connected to the country’s horizontal auto roads.
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Tokyo-2020 Olympic torch travelled to Altai Tavan Bogd
Tokyo-2020 Olympic torch was carried to Altai Tavan Bogd Mountains, located in Ulaankhus and Tsengel soums of Bayan-Ulgii aimag, on August 16-17.   
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Environment Minister meets BFA Chairman
Delegates headed by Ban Ki-moon, Chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia and 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations were received by the Minister of Environment and Tourism N.Tserenbat on August 20.
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Erdenes Mongol introduced projects offering for investors
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At the Boao Forum for Asia Ulaanbaatar, P.Gankhuu, CEO of Erdenes Mongol LLC presented about company’s projects with high social and economic benefits as well as partnership business opportunities for local and foreign investors. Erdenes Mongol LLC is engaged in activities to exploit major strategic mineral deposits and to create value-added products of infrastructure, energy, transportation and logistics.
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Mongolia’s renewable energy potential to attract greater investment
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On the first day of the Boao Forum for Asia Ulaanbaatar, B.Byambasaikhan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Business Council of Mongolia delivered a presentation on the business and investment opportunities in Mongolia. “
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High-level officials from Mongolia address Boao Forum for Asia Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On August 20-21, Mongolia is hosting the Boao Forum for Asia in Ulaanbaatar for the first time. The participants of the conference agreed that cooperation of culture and education plays a significant role in the regional development. Discussing the wide ranges of issues concerning the economic growth of the Asian countries, the conference also touched upon investment environment and economic prospects of Mongolia and corresponding government ministries of Mongolia delivered presentations at the parallel sessions.  
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Turning problems of Ulaanbaatar city into business opportunities
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On August 20, to the guests of the Boao forum Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city S.Amarsaikhan introduced about projects open for execution in cooperation with the UB, the city developing as an economic, social, business and financial hub of Mongolia. Emphasizing that 46 percent of the total population of Mongolia is residing in Ulaanbaatar city, which accounts for 64.7 percent of the country’s GDP.
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Mongolian-Russian joint military drill launches
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Mongolian-Russian joint military tactical training “Selenge-2019” started at the training field of the 327th military unit of the military armed forces in Choibalsan city, Dornod aimag. The military exercise, involving more than 1500 military personnel of the two countries, will last until August 27 in Choibalsan city. 
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Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh meets BFA Chairman Ban Ki-moon
 Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh received delegates led by Ban Ki-moon, Chairman of Boao Forum for Asia and 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations on August 20.
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Two-day Boao Forum for Asia conference underway in Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Mongolia is one of the initiators of the Boao Forum for Asia, an important platform for the discussion of development and economic issues of Asia. The conference, hosted by Mongolia, is continuing at the Shangri-La Hotel in Ulaanbaatar. Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh delivered opening remarks. 
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Foreign Minister meets Chairman of Boao Forum for Asia
Today, on August 20, Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar held a meeting with Chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon who has arrived in Mongolia to take part in the Boao Forum for Asia Ulaanbaatar Conference.
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Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 17 hours
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 18 hours
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 20 hours
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 21 hours
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 21 hours
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 22 hours
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 22 hours
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 23 hours
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 23 hours
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 23 hours
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 24 hours
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 1 day
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 1 day
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 1 day
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 1 day
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 1 day
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 1 day
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 1 day
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 1 day
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 1 day
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 1 day
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 1 day
Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership 3 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 3 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 3 days
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 3 days
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 3 days
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 3 days
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 3 days
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 3 days
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 3 days
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 4 days
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 4 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 4 days
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 4 days
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 4 days
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 7 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 7 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 7 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 8 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 8 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 8 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 9 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 9 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 9 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 10 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 10 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 10 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 10 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 11 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 11 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 11 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 11 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 11 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 11 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 11 days
This Week in Mongolia 11 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 12 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 14 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 14 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 14 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 14 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 14 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 14 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 14 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 14 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 14 days
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